Discuss the 3rd book, Place your theories for the 3rd Inheritance book here Options

[Dijares]

Okay, this is where we can talk theories. I've found a few quotes which I found interesting...I'm going to bold the truly interesting parts...

From Wikipedia

* The content of the cover is one of the few things confirmed by Paolini. Apparently the cover will feature an emerald green dragon looking to the right.

* In March of 2006, Christopher Paolini was interviewed by the fan site www.shurtugal.com where he revealed the following information:

* When a dragon and Dragon Rider become linked, the Rider's magic immediately takes on the color of the dragon's scales. Paolini states that although Eragon's magic is blue, he could produce red fire if he wanted to.

* At the end of Eldest, the Varden will still favor Nasuada in terms of leadership, but Paolini has hinted that in book 3 this might change.

* Paolini has said that it is possible that Eragon may have unknown family members that have not been introduced so far in the series, though he did not confirm this.

* Paolini also mentioned that in book 3 it will be revealed if Saphira ever finds a mate.

* More information about Tornac (Murtagh's old friend and trainer) will be revealed.

* Elva, along with "every other character," will have an important role to play.

* At Comic Con, 2006, Paolini said that there are "plenty of clues to the new dragon rider in Eragon and Eldest." He also said that while the readers shouldn't be shocked by the identity of the new Rider, it may be "a tad bit surprising."

* Paolini also stated that there would be a change in Nasuada's character.

* It is unclear how Thorn matured to rival Saphira despite their age difference, but Christopher Paolini has stated that it will be revealed in the third book of the trilogy.

* At the Eragon movie's premiere, Christopher Paolini said that the third book has been named, but Random House wishes to remain the name a secret until the time is right.

[Dijares]

Okay, the main thing (after having read those quotes) that I wanted to discuss was who the next rider is going to be...

If it's not Roran, then I think it will be Arya. Here's his quote:

* At Comic Con, 2006, Paolini said that there are "plenty of clues to the new dragon rider in Eragon and Eldest." He also said that while the readers shouldn't be shocked by the identity of the new Rider, it may be "a tad bit surprising."

A tad bit surprising...I know that some think it may be Elva, but somehow I don't think so. She is too much of a danger to herself, and, therefore a dragon, if she has one. She puts herself in the way of others' danger.

[Mathias_thechose...]

I totally support that theory Dij, and here's why.
1. There hasn't been a female Elvian Rider yet, and with a new age approaching, comes new twist (just more of a thought then theory supporter)
2. I truely believe that, Arya is the one prophicied about, in Eragon's future. ( also, I would assume that Eragon might have a daughter with Arya, to continue the Female line of riders.
3. Angela doesn't even begin to look like the next rider, nor Nasuada, if what CP (Christopher Paolini) says, is true?

* At the end of Eldest, the Varden will still favor Nasuada in terms of leadership, but Paolini has hinted that in book 3 this might change.

* Paolini also stated that there would be a change in Nasuada's character.

I have a few more reasons, and speculations, Quot on Quot, theories to the Arya being a Rider but, I'd first like to see what someone else has to say about these theories... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dragon.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/gandalf.gif)

This post has been edited by Mathias_thechosenone2010: Dec 28 2006, 10:51 AM

[riddlemethis326]

"plenty of clues to the new dragon rider in Eragon and Eldest." He also said that while the readers shouldn't be shocked by the identity of the new Rider, it may be "a tad bit surprising."

For this same reason... I think it will be Katrina. It will be a tad bit suprising, but not entirly considering that she is already in the cluthches of Galbatorix and she just seems like a likely canidate to me. She would be, as far as we know, the first human female rider ever!

It is unclear how Thorn matured to rival Saphira despite their age difference, but Christopher Paolini has stated that it will be revealed in the third book of the trilogy.

I've always thought that the reason for this and Murtagh's ability to use magic so much more efficiently was because they could draw upon the strength of those around them. Just how Saphira and Eragon can combine their strength, would if Murtagh and Thorn can do that along with taking it unwillingly from those around them?

This post has been edited by riddlemethis326: Dec 28 2006, 12:17 PM

[Dijares]

For this same reason... I think it will be Katrina. It will be a tad bit suprising, but not entirly considering that she is already in the cluthches of Galbatorix and she just seems like a likely canidate to me. She would be, as far as we know, the first human female rider ever!

I don't really see it being Katrina, imho. It is one of the reasons that I thought it would be Roran, only because when they try to save Katrina, he will help Eragon to get the egg. It's just the visions and hints given on who I think it could be...

[Mathias_thechose...]

Yeah, both those, thoughts, are very likely....I'm not sure though, what to think about the last one? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dragon.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/gandalf.gif)

This post has been edited by Mathias_thechosenone2010: Dec 28 2006, 12:58 PM

[murtagh_sbk]

i think either elva roran or arya are going to be the next dragon rider i personally favor elva

[murtagh_sbk]

i read part of the 3rd book in limited edition eldest its a part of the 3rd chapter for the 3rd book

[riddlemethis326]

I'm getting that soon... oooh I can't wait!

But anyway... I don't think it would be Elva or Arya. Elva is a baby (she may not look it but she is) and it would be too much of a complication. Eragon has to turn her back to normal and no dragon would choose her knowing that. And Arya is the princess of a country, so I doubt she'd have the time for that. If she was destined to be a dragon rider, why didn't Saphira hatch for her all those times she came in contact with it?

[Dijares]

I'm getting that soon... oooh I can't wait!

But anyway... I don't think it would be Elva or Arya. Elva is a baby (she may not look it but she is) and it would be too much of a complication. Eragon has to turn her back to normal and no dragon would choose her knowing that. And Arya is the princess of a country, so I doubt she'd have the time for that. If she was destined to be a dragon rider, why didn't Saphira hatch for her all those times she came in contact with it?

But, remember, that Arya doesn't have to be the next queen. The royal house can be handed over to someone else. It seems, to me, that Arya isn't that interested in becoming the next queen anyway. She has dedicated herself to protecting the dragon eggs and the dragon riders.

[murtagh_sbk]

And your forgetting just because a future rider comes in contact with a dragon egg doesnt mean that dragon will hatch because Saphira was destined for Eragon kinda like in Harry potter a wand chooses the wizard a dragon chooses its rider.So Arya could be the rider I personally want Roran to be the dragon rider but i think Elva is going to be it.

[riddlemethis326]

*Sigh* I guess you're right. Arya could be. I wished I could say that Christopher isn't one for cliches, but I have to admit he kind of is (not that that's a bad thing, though... it's just not my style, but how should that matter to the King?)... so it will probably be either Roran, Arya, or Elva. My hopes for Katrina are down the drain!

[Mathias_thechose...]

Hey now! don't you give up just yet, RMT! You still have a chance at Katrina being the next rider, it's not the more likely answer at this point, but still, it's a possibility. haha

Though don't rule out Elva, she grows at a considerable rate remember? And I wouldn't be so sure about Eragon changing her back, I think, when it comes time to do so, she'll refuse, or something will happen that she just stays the way she is...

I'm going to say, that trying to figure out for certain, who the next rider is before the next book comes out, is null, followed by it's friend void....
Let's just keep it a surprise shall we? I know that I get really disappointed when, I feel about 85% sure, I have a hunch about what something is, but get totally, mad when it doesn't turn out to be my guess, haha, maybe it's just me, but I don't want you guys to be disappointed when your choice, turns out to be wrong, though maybe you guys can handle it better then I can, haha (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dragon.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/gandalf.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laughing.gif)

[one_too_many_bro...]

I must say i think it will be Arya but it should be someone from the elves or the varden on Eragon's side. Because if not its three riders against one and Eragon and Saphira will be doomed. nooooooo..... i went on Shurt'urgal and they said Arya was most likely and elva was the the third least likely to be the rider of the green dragon, but a rider later on in her life. I cant believe its going to be the last one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) i must say i dont think it will be roran or any other male because you know its not dair to us girls we need a rider! i am all for Arya and the Green Dragon.

And Arya is the princess of a country, so I doubt she'd have the time for that. If she was destined to be a dragon rider, why didn't Saphira hatch for her all those times she came in contact with it?

i am sorry RMT but remeber the dragon hatches for the one who is to be THAT VERY ONE DRAGONS rider, it is like Gallabotorix had one dragon it dies he had to FORCE shruikan into serving him (although i think this is incrbibly cruel i would like to know how) so Arya was not who Saphira wanted as her rider, as it was not brom ect. i believe that this third egg will find itself hatching for Arya by its own will.

This post has been edited by one_too_many_broken_hearts: Dec 29 2006, 06:33 PM

[riddlemethis326]

it should be someone from the elves or the varden on Eragon's side. Because if not its three riders against one and Eragon and Saphira will be doomed

The only problem is that as it is in Galbatorix's possesion, whoever it hatches too will be forced in to his service just as Murtagh was. There is little hope for anything but three on one for our deer protagonists. They probably are doomed. So the person that is destined to be the next rider will have to come in contact with the egg and seeing as it is in Galbatorix's possesion it would make sense that they would have to be in close correlation with him. The Varden or the elves could steal an egg, but that's very unlikely. After loosing one, no way is Galbatorix going to risk having another one taken from him... he will have had them under much tighter security. So who would come in contact with this egg? Paolini said it is already a character that we know. The only people we know who could have access to the egg are the King himself (unlikely, he's already a Dragon Rider [though his dragon isn't technically his]) Murtagh (already a rider) the Twins (it's possible...) the Ra'azac (no way... in Eragon when they attacked Garrow, Saphira talked about them as murderers and egg smashers... I doubt any dragon would hatch for them) Sloan (ewww... what would be wrong with a dragon if they hatched for him???) and Katrina. She's one of the only likely canidate unless somebody gets captured, but then they're going to the forced into Galbatorix's service or killed.

[murtagh_sbk]

The Varden would get destroyed by Galbatorix but the Elves can go there and steal the Green egg because im pretty sure they are strong enough to do that and that would put Arya in contact with the egg most likely right.

[riddlemethis326]

Well, sure, but look how powerful Murtagh is. He's spent not quite a year with Galbatorix and he's already more than twice as strong as Eragon who's been a dragon rider for much longer. It would make sense than that Galbatorix IS much stronger. And if the elves were so powerful they would have stolen an egg earlier than now. I think the King is more powerful and capable than we think. He was able to keep 13 riders at his command at one time. He also controlled a shade and he's kept the county of Alagaësia under is rule for hundreds of years. I think he can resist the elves stealing the dragon eggs, especially because he values them so highly and after the incident with Saphira he guards them much more closely.

[murtagh_sbk]

Wait youre forgetting that eragon was tired when he fought murtagh and mutagh was fresh and new so eragon would of cleaved off murtaghs head if he was at full power (wich i reluctantly admit).

[one_too_many_bro...]

In all honesty i think that Arya Eragon and Roran will go to save katrina from Helgrind i believe that in Helgrind the Vault of Souls exists (rember solunbums words) i dont think Gallabatorix will have the vault of souls for one reason i think that egg is in there. I think Arya will open the door thinking Katrina is inside releasing something bu finding the egg i think they will escape with egg it willl hatch for its saviour. Sorry those who are fans of Eragon and the Vardens death but it aint going to happen not with the green dragon on evils side at least. Katrina was captured i highly doubt Gallabtorix would trust her enough to show her where the eggs are.

[murtagh_sbk]

Go to a book store find limited edition eldest and see if your hypothesis is correct ive already read part of the 3rd book so i can tell you all stuff that will deplete some hypothesises